
Mavin Records’ 23 years old singer, Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema has outdone King Sunny Ade’s running album record in the US Billboard Chart’s history.
The album by King Sunny Ade, titled, “Juju Music”, which was released in 1982 and set the record for 41 years.
Spending 29 weeks on the Billboard 200 Chart, was the longest-running Nigerian project in the history of the chart until recently.
It was displaced by Rema’s debut album ‘Rave & Roses’ which just spent its 30th week on the chart this week.
“Rave & Roses” made an impressive debut at number 196, but with unwavering determination and a growing fan base, Rema’s album climbed the ranks to reach a remarkable peak at number 81 on this esteemed chart.
The album’s infectious melodies and standout tracks have mesmerized audiences around the world. Local fans in Nigeria were captivated by instant hits like ‘Soundgasm’ and ‘Calm Down’ from the moment they were released.
But the pinnacle of Rema’s global ascent came with the remixed version of ‘Calm Down,’ featuring American pop sensation Selena Gomez.
This dynamic collaboration created a sonic fusion that propelled the song to an unprecedented level of international stardom.
Rema’s feat on the US Billboard Albums chart not only showcases his exceptional talent but also underscores the burgeoning influence of Nigerian music on the global stage.
This milestone reveals vast opportunities that both Afrobeats stars and their international counterparts can leverage to expand their listener base worldwide.
The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption.